Services, Guides, and Information

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PBOT's Portland Public Street Plazas are community-oriented public spaces where business and community activities are clustered, using the full width or part of a city street Rather than just a place to pass through, these sections of city streets become neighborhood destinations.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) may require traffic control for work in the public right-of-way. Equipment may be bought or rented. Here are basic examples of traffic control and a partial list of vendors in the Portland area. Vendor list does not indicate a preference.
A closer look at how the technical factors of topography and existing stormwater infrastructure influence new sidewalk construction with development. Reasons the city seeks alternative pedestrian connections in lower-density residential zones.
This page identifies commonly referenced design guidelines, standards and clearance requirements that influence how space is organized in the public right-of-way.
This page contains commonly referenced City code and administrative rules related to PBOT development and permitting processes. Chapters refer to city code and TRN refers to transportation administrative rules.
As part of a development permit or land use application, the landowner may be required to grant an easement to the City for public right-of-way purposes. This is often referred to as a “dedication.”
This section covers Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) insurance and bond requirements for temporary street-use permits, street-opening permits, sewer connection permits, minor construction, outdoor dining, community events, and utility installation in the public right-of-way.
The Livable Streets Strategy is Portland's roadmap to encouraging and implementing placemaking and community uses in the public right-of-way.
Adopted unanimously by City Council on October 25, 2017.
In spring 2016, the city adopted the Local Transportation Infrastructure Charge (LTIC), a charge on new infill development occurring on specific streets in single-dwelling residential zones (see map below). The LTIC provides simpler, more predictable options for developers to meet their obligations.
In Spring 2018, Council approved the LTIC allocation methodology for select projects for financed improvements. This methodology is consistent with the City’s equity goals, ADA requirements, and adopted neighborhood transportation and stormwater plans.
Some right-of-way permits through the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) let businesses and nonprofits use street and/or sidewalk space to serve customers. This guide helps ensure your space is accessible for people with disabilities as required by the ADA.
Learn more about outdoor dining installation exceptions.
PBOT has updated the PBOT Development Review Manual to Creating Public Streets and Connections. This manual contains information for designing public improvements consistent with the authority granted to PBOT under City Code in relation to land use and building permit actions.
Este verano, el PBOT está promoviendo numerosas plazas públicas en toda la ciudad en colaboración con las asociaciones, negocios y comunidades locales.
Publication Box Display Requirements - Information for siting a publication box in the public right-of-way.
Publication Box Maintenance Requirements
The right-of-way use enforcement program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plays a critical role in providing safe mobility options to Portlanders.
Newly created public and private street segments are named during plat review process or an Easement for Right-of-Way Purposes through the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). The process for renaming existing streets is in city code Chapter 17.93 and is on pause due to resource constraints.

Street Vacations

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A street vacation extinguishes the public’s interest in street right-of-way. When street area is vacated, control is passed to the underlying fee owner, most often the abutting property owner but not always.

If you are interested in vacating a street, email pbotrwa@portlandoregon.gov to inquire.
The Temporary Street Use Permitting team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues permits for temporary use of the public right of way, including parking, sidewalk, lane and street closures. Permits are issued as per Title 16, 17 and 24 of Portland City Code.
PBOT is updating City Code Sections 17.88.010 and 17.107.030 to align with existing Title 33 regulations.
PBOT is updating city code regarding the street vacation process.
PBOT is updating administrative rule TRN-1.11 - Sidewalk Maintenance Program Policy and Operating Guide.